Museums · South East England
Rylstone Manor
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Rylstone Manor — country house hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rylstone Manor, the nearest railway station is Shanklin, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO37 6RG. The site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Rylstone Manor is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "country house hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6259°, -1.1756°.
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Heritage listing
Rylstone Manor (or Rylstone Chalet) is a manor house and was a museum in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, England. The building was originally constructed as a gentleman's residence in 1863 and remained privately owned until 1923. Of Victorian style, it includes Gothic, Tudor and Georgian influences. Rylstone Manor is now a hotel. The building is constructed of stone, and features include a jettied half-timbered projection. It is located within Rylstone Gardens, a public park. The Great Masonic Exhibition of 1886 was held on the grounds and at the chalet of Rylstone. The museum at the Rylstone Chalet was officially opened by Sir Edward Bagnall Poulton on 17 April 1935.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Rylstone Manor is a Victorian manor house built in 1863, showcasing a blend of Gothic, Tudor, and Georgian architectural styles. Visitors can enjoy its beautifully decorated interior and relaxing atmosphere, making it a unique place to unwind.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rylstone Manor (or Rylstone Chalet) is a manor house and was a museum in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight, England. The building was originally constructed as a gentleman's residence in 1863 and remained privately owned until 1923. Of Victorian style, it includes Gothic, Tudor and Georgian influences. Rylstone Manor is now a hotel. The building is constructed of stone, and features include a jettied half-timbered projection. It is located within Rylstone Gardens, a public park. The Great Masonic Exhibition of 1886 was held on the grounds and at the chalet of Rylstone. The museum at the Rylstone Chalet was officially opened by Sir Edward Bagnall Poulton on 17 April 1935. The collection included Isle of Wight birds, butterflies, mouths, and eggs.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.6259, -1.1756
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Shanklin
- Postcode
- PO37 6RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Phone
- +44 1983 866432
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.rylstone-manor.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7385185 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rylstone Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rylstone Manor Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 1499525.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rylstone Manor?
- Rylstone Manor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO37 6RG), in the parish of Shanklin.
- What is Rylstone Manor?
- Rylstone Manor — country house hotel in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rylstone Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO37 6RG.
- Is Rylstone Manor a listed building?
- Rylstone Manor is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rylstone Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Rylstone Manor is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rylstone Manor?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO37 6RG.